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Skoda Fabia vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or VW Arteon?

Skoda Fabia vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Fabia

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Fabia is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,976 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Arteon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Arteon offers substantially more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers considerably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Fabia

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is substantially lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 464 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers visibly more boot space – 590 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries visibly more – 569 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon stands out in the key areas in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Skoda Fabia
VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption

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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Skoda Fabia
VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
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Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
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Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
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